Spotting Debt Advice Scams: How to Protect Yourself When You’re Vulnerable
When you are struggling with debt, it is natural to look for help. A quick search online or a post on social media can bring up dozens of companies promising to make your debts disappear. Some are genuine, but unfortunately, many are not. Debt advice scams are on the rise, and they often target people […]
Romance Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself
Romance scams are becoming increasingly common, and new figures from Santander UK show a worrying surge in victims. In just the past six months, over £3.8 million has been stolen from customers through romance fraud, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous half-year. This form of financial fraud affects individuals of all ages, with […]
Common Scams And How To Protect Yourself From Them
Scamming is as old as humanity. In fact, its underlying concepts have remained much the same throughout history. All that’s changed is the channels through which scammers operate. Unfortunately, digital technology has made it much easier for scammers to hide. Fortunately, it’s still straightforward to protect yourself against them. Understanding the basics of scams Fundamentally, […]
Get Ready For Seasonal Scams
The festive season is supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill. Unfortunately, it’s also plagued with scams. Scammers take advantage of the fact that many people vary their routines around the holiday time. This makes unusual behaviour less obvious (and hence easier to hide). On the plus side, forewarned is forearmed. With that […]
How To Protect Yourself Against Predatory Firms
COVID19 brought out both the best and the worst in humanity. On the one hand, there are plenty of tales of true heroism. On the other hand, there were also plenty of tales of exploitative practices. Sadly, at least some of these are still ongoing. With that in mind, here are some tips on how […]